In today’s episode, I want to talk about something we all deal with: learning. But not in the generic "lifelong learning is important" kind of way. I mean the real struggle of balancing growth with the overwhelming tidal wave of advice, feedback, and opinions thrown at us every single day. We live in a world where everyone’s got a 30-second life-changing nugget of wisdom. Podcasts, books, TikToks, Instagram Reels, Facebook ads. Some of it is valuable, sure, but most of it? Just noise. And if you’ve ever felt completely exhausted by all the conflicting advice, you’re not alone. There’s even a name for it: virtue fatigue. It’s that moment when you just want to scream, "Would everyone please just shut the hell up?" But here’s the thing. Shutting down your hunger for growth isn’t the answer. Filtering what you learn is.

As an entrepreneur, learning is essential. If you’re not growing, you’re dying. But that doesn’t mean you should take advice from every self-proclaimed guru with a ring light and a Canva template. When you’re just starting out, it makes sense to take in as much as possible, but as you grow, you need to narrow your focus. You need to learn from people whose success has stood the test of time, not just the latest influencer on a hot streak. Some of the best wisdom out there comes from books written decades or even centuries ago. People like Marcus Aurelius, Dale Carnegie, and Jim Collins. These aren’t trendy voices chasing clicks. These are people who built empires, shaped industries, and changed the way we think about business and leadership. Real wisdom isn’t the loudest. It’s the most consistent.

So how do you protect yourself from virtue fatigue? You filter ruthlessly. Ask yourself: Has this person consistently succeeded in what they’re teaching? Is their advice rooted in real-world experience, or is it just fluff? Is this timeless knowledge, or just a passing trend? The more selective you are about where you get your information, the less overwhelmed you’ll feel and the faster you’ll grow. Learning isn’t just about taking in information. It’s about filtering it, understanding it, and applying it. Trust the people who have stood the test of time, focus on depth over noise, and most importantly, never lose your hunger to learn.

Welcome to The Spinoso Podcast hosted by CEO, doctor, comic book geek, and car guy, Alex Spinoso. I help people and companies grow - especially in the medical business. While my experience and expertise is in scaling all types of medical businesses to 7, 8, 9-figures or more, I can be a mentor to anyone who wants to take ownership of their lives, become a better leader at home and at work, and overcome any obstacle that stands in their way.

(0:00) - Intro

(0:25) - Balancing Advice and Growth as an Entrepreneur

(3:00) - Filtering Information Sources

(5:15) - Personal Learning Strategies

(5:55) - Protecting Against Virtue Fatigue

(6:50) - Closing Remarks and Call to Action

(7:10) - Final Thoughts

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